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Your guide to the 3 top spots in San Jose's Alum Rock neighborhood

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Published on April 22, 2020
Your guide to the 3 top spots in San Jose's Alum Rock neighborhoodTaqueria El Jalisquillo | Photo: Jenny L./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Alum Rock has to offer? Get to know this San Jose neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a taqueria to a florist.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Alum Rock, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Taqueria El Jalisquillo

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Topping the list is Mexican spot Taqueria El Jalisquillo. Located at 1657 McKee Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 67 reviews on Yelp.

Stop by for a variety of burritos, tacos, quesadillas and tostadas. The menu also features tamales, tortas and nachos.

3. La Costa

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Mexican spot La Costa is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1805 Alum Rock Ave., four stars out of 872 reviews.

This spot also serves up a slew of tacos, tortas, burritos, quesadillas and tostadas. 

3. Valley Florist

Photo: Sahana R./Yelp

Valley Florist, a florist, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 87 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2299 McKee Road to see for yourself.

This spot offers bouquets, garlands and an assortment of arrangements for a variety of special occasions.


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